Permanent - Data Analyst GCoE - Johannesburg - South Africa

• The primary objectives of this position are to develop and maintain BI tools that support data analysis and reporting

• A BI Developer ensures that data is easily accessible accurate and effectively visualized to support business decision making

• This role involves working closely with other BI team members and stakeholders to create and improve BI solutions that drive business performance and strategic initiatives

• The goal is to provide robust and scalable BI solutions that enhance business performance and support strategic decision making

• Design and develop interactive dashboards that provide a visual representation of business performance

• Create detailed reports to visualize key performance indicators and other critical business metrics

• Ensure that dashboards and reports are user friendly informative and actionable

• Work with IT to integrate data from various sources into a unified reporting platform

• Ensure data accuracy consistency and readiness for analysis by collaborating with data analysts and other stakeholders

• Implement and maintain data quality standards to uphold the integrity of data used in BI tools

• Implement new BI tools and technologies to enhance data analysis and reporting capabilities Optimize existing BI systems to improve performance and scalability

• Continuously monitor and improve the BI infrastructure to meet the organization’s evolving needs

   

   

• Development and maintenance of data pipelines to support data integration and transformation

• Implementation and optimization of ETL processes Extract Transform Load to ensure data quality and consistency

• Collaboration with Data Scientists and Analysts to provide data for advanced analyses and machine learning models

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI Qlik Sense and MS Fabric.

• Skills in developing configuring and maintaining these tools to support effective data analysis and reporting.

• Knowledge of data modeling and ETL processes is essential

• Experience in developing and maintaining data pipelines and data structures

• Experience with programming languages and technologies for Synapse Data Engineering and Synapse Data Warehouse such as Python Spark and SQL

• Personality:

• The ideal employee will have a meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to data quality and accuracy

• They should be self motivated able to work independently and have excellent problem solving skills

• Strong technical communication skills are also necessary for collaborating with IT and data teams.

• Working:

• The employee should have a proven track record of working as a BI Developer or in a similar technical role

• They must be adept at managing the development lifecycle of BI solutions from initial requirements gathering through to deployment and ongoing maintenance

• Experience in optimizing BI systems for performance and scalability is also important

• Experience and know-how:

• Proven experience in developing and managing data structures and BI tools is required

• The employee should have extensive knowledge of data warehousing concepts and be proficient in database management

• Experience with integrating data from various sources and ensuring data consistency and integrity is essential

• Qualifications:

• Completed university studies Bachelor or Master in Computer Science Information Technology Mathematics Statistics Economics or a related field.

• A masters degree or higher in a relevant field is preferred

• Advanced degrees or relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate are a plus

• A continuous learning mindset with a focus on staying updated with industry trends and new technologies is highly valued

         Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to design and implement robust BI and Data solutions that meet business requirements

• A deep understanding of BI infrastructure and the ability to optimize it for enhanced performance and usability is crucial for success in this role